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Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
The thing is, like loads of other amps I have had, with too many options I just seem to bugger about.
With today’s arrival my plan is complete:
Marshall SL5 + Gibson R8
Nice and simple, but really quite good.
First because they sound the best of any of the modellers, to me... and second because they are pretty and so always OK with the missus .
Try and get one which is large enough to have a power level control - they sound better at low volume than the smaller ones which don’t, possibly counter-intuitively.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
If you are only using at home I don't see the point in a katana (sorry everyone) its just a louder vox adio or yamaha thr5 which takes up a lot of room. I love my THR5 @darthed1981 I think has the adio and loves that.
For a valve amp I bought a princeton 68 which I love, slightly overkill for home but sounds terrific. I have/had a 5 watt champ which did everything I needed just felt like an upgrade.
is it crazy how saying sentences backwards creates backwards sentences saying how crazy it is?
For me the answer to this was Fractal, not the cheapest I'll grant you.
Helix LT was my second choice and the used ones may be in your budget?
Failing that - I'd go Helix Native as above
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/129152/rift-tweed-5#latest
As a cheaper option, I'm also selling my Line 6 DT25 (and POD500) if you want every effect/amp sound known to man!
PM me if of interest. I can hand deliver to Berks.
A modeller. Then I can play at whatever volume I want, or even through headphones. Plus it will give me access to FX.
What’s wrong with that. Music making isn’t just about learning songs and practicing techniques. It’s also about experimenting with new sounds.
Although I did get to try Helix Native and it was amazing
Probably anything with a power switching mode. My Romany has one and its pure gold.
Despite having the THR for the last 3 years, the Vox is definitely a step up. Its louder, has better tones overall, and has more options. The THR is excellent but the Vox is better at almost everything. The reverb or delay option but not both is frustrating but not enough to keep the THR so I'm going to sell it. My next thought is to get a Helix. I've got a Zoom G3x which has been a great practice tool and for sticking in front of the THR for pedals but the Helix is so much better for tone that I'm tempted to spend the money.
I'll probably play the helix through my headphones and the Adio and if not satisfied, but a set of monitor speakers for the house. Its not cheap but in comparison to some other hobbies, its not a lot.